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Are more than 2 shows necessary on this tour?

Hello fellow PJ fans! I am one of the guys who reads a lot of what goes on here but has never posted before. After being at Philly 1 and 2, I wanted to throw something out there and see what you guys think. I am sure I will immediately get bashed by a lot of people but I really don't mean this in an insulting way and am hoping that you can help me feel differently about this year's tour.
I have been to London, Pittsburgh, and Philly 1&2 this year and can't help but feel I don't need to go to any more shows on this tour. I was at both Philly shows and was disappointed that the band played so many of the same songs between the two nights. This seems to be so contrary to how they usually do back to back nights doesn't it? These two shows however, can't be the judge of an entire tour right? What I can't help but think about is how similar all of the band's "core" songs have become on this tour so far. It seems like if I chose any show and sprinkle in a rarity or two, I can pretty much predict the set. I don't remember the band being like this even a few years back. Am I wrong?
I had a great time at the shows and have tickets for four more shows on leg 2. I can't help but wonder if I will miss anything by not going? I have never felt like this before and can't shake it.
What do you guys think?
I have been to London, Pittsburgh, and Philly 1&2 this year and can't help but feel I don't need to go to any more shows on this tour. I was at both Philly shows and was disappointed that the band played so many of the same songs between the two nights. This seems to be so contrary to how they usually do back to back nights doesn't it? These two shows however, can't be the judge of an entire tour right? What I can't help but think about is how similar all of the band's "core" songs have become on this tour so far. It seems like if I chose any show and sprinkle in a rarity or two, I can pretty much predict the set. I don't remember the band being like this even a few years back. Am I wrong?
I had a great time at the shows and have tickets for four more shows on leg 2. I can't help but wonder if I will miss anything by not going? I have never felt like this before and can't shake it.
What do you guys think?
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20 new songs for me this tour :shock:. I would have been bummed to miss the stuff in Philly if I did not travel.
10/18/13
Pendulum
Lightning Bolt
Mind Your Manners
Dissident
Swallowed Whole
Infallible
Sirens
Eruption
Chloe Dancer
Let The Records Play
Oceans
10/19/13
All Those Yesterdays
Future Days
Leaving Here
10/21/13
Long Road
Man Of The Hour
Mother
1/2 Full
10/22/13
Parachutes
Come Back
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2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
It def does seem that there are many similarities to shows this tour, with each song maybe bearing a new song or two from the previous stops.
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The only truth I know is you.
They also used to only play a rarity once or twice and move to new ones but now they seem to play the same rarities (come back, parachutes, blood, etc). All of the songs I consider rarities I actually heard twice which made it less fun.
I just wonder if this is a slump or if this is the PJ of the future? I am wrong or is this a complete rotation of the way things used to be?
I'm not a big fan of the pattern we've been in since '09....the slow encore start. It's just too predictable.
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2 Brooklyn show:
66 songs total, 56 different songs played, only 10 repeats
(concert staples)
Do the Evolution
Porch
Alive
Given to Fly
AND....
6 songs from Lightning Bolt which you have to expect because its a new album
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It has to do with $$$
1. It's expensive to go to multiple shows
2. Seeing the crazy merch lines, stalker fans, people breaking promises with one another. I can do without all that.
It's similar to Vegas. It's all fun and a good time, but anymore than two days of it is overkill for your mental well being.
I agree about the concert staples, but we didn't get GTF in Worcester 1. I just love that song live. The others as well are always good to hear, although I could do without Alive every time.
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7/6/03, 7/8/03, 7/9/03, 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 5/12/06, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
Now, I only wish there was a way to donate 10c tix to someone who could use them. There is no way to get my tix into the wishlist foundation or something right?
Thanks guys for the responses and advice.
Spoiled Pearl jam fans! I was at 3 shows bklyn 1 philly 1 and 2 and loved all 3 . How many groups do you know that give 2 and a half to 3 hr of music and give 100% effort EVERY TIME. I savor every minute of shows I go to . How long do you think they will keep going like this?. Thank you pearl jam for all the pleasure over the last 23 years!
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So I have to disagree!
I think that stat speaks for it self.
"Gave her love away. Put it in my pocket when it should've been framed."
8/28/96, 8/20/98, 9/11/98, 8/23/00, 8/24/00, 8/27/00, 9/1/00, 9/2/00, 4/28/03, 6/6/03, 7/5/03,
7/6/03, 7/8/03, 7/9/03, 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 5/12/06, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
I was a little bit worried about PJ overload because I was at Wrigley, both Brooklyn shows, I'm going to Hartford, and then 4 of the BDO dates in January. That's 8 shows in 7 months, but I am still distracted as fuck with excitement for Hartford on Friday, because each experience is different. There are some really interesting setlists so far and there is obviously an emphasis on the songs from the new album but there's some really good rarities and sing-along favorites getting mixed in as well.
If you are burnt out on shows maybe just wait for the boots to come out?
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If you are burnt out on shows maybe just wait for the boots to come out?
when do the boots come out for this tour? want philly 1 and 2...
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